Physician (Associate Chief of Staff - Integrated Therapies - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Prescott, AZ

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About The Position

This is an OPEN CONTINOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until February 23, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be December 5, 2025 with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applicants received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or on an as-needed basis until the position is filled. Physicians may upload their full resume/CV without page limitation into the "Other" document upload field. Steeped in Western history, featuring a vibrant downtown with over 800 registered historical buildings, year-round access to a variety of outdoor activities, stunning natural landscapes, and home of the "World's Oldest Rodeo," come discover why Prescott is not just a great place to visit but also the perfect place to call home! The VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Desert Pacific Network. We're an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 22 (VISN 22). VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Requirements

• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Responsibilities

• Directly accountable to the Medical Center Management Team for day- to-day administrative activities of the service, and accountable to the Chief of Staff for clinical program activities and overall compliance with VISN wide policies and procedures.
• Links clinical improvements to operation efficiency for the service. The intensity, activity, and broad program mission generates numerous, complex problems which require the Service Chief to have outstanding skills and ability in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all programs which effect a positive impact on the interdisciplinary service, the interdisciplinary professional and the health care delivery system.
• Formulates long and short-range goals and objectives, plans, and programs for the service. In formulating such plans, coordinates with the Chief of Staff and facility management to integrate the Medical Center and VISN objectives.
• Collaborates with executive leadership, managerial and clinical leaders in formulating local Medical Center Policy, resource planning for human resources, equipment and space.
• Monitors measured outcomes and works collaboratively with Medical Center Management to meet mutual program goals.
• Identifies long and short-range needs to formulate proposals for executive level management consideration.
• Initiates actions on a continuing basis for progressive improvement of the service delivery that involves preparing and justifying funding requests for the service.
• Maintains quality control programs, as appropriate.
• Provides continuous assessment and improvement of quality of care, treatment and service.
• Formulates and recommends the interdisciplinary service policies and establishes and implements administrative activities, techniques, procedures, and methods to assure sound, meaningful, and practical clinical program consistency in keeping with current and advanced concepts and objectives of the Medical Center.
• Coordinates the interdisciplinary service activities with other services and clinics of the facility by collaborating with other Service Chiefs in the Medical Center to achieve optimum interdepartmental cooperation to assure that quality patient care is maintained.
• Defines the requirements, functions, and scope of the service to other services. Collaboratively involved with other service management and/or interdisciplinary teams in discussions of proposed new and/or revised service initiatives. Participates in multidisciplinary meetings on a regular basis.
• Assesses and recommends to the Medical Center Management Team off-site sources for needed patient care, treatment and services not provided in the service or the organization.
• Supports provision of service orientation and continuing education for all persons in the service.
• Participates in the development and implementation of Medical Center policy affecting patient care, treatment and services. This involves collaborating with colleagues in developing, implementing, and evaluating philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards essential for delivering optimal care to patients.
• Actively participates on committees, task forces, and other groups at the Medical Center and affiliate schools to assist in policy changes. This may be done via conference calls, electronic mail, and face to face meetings.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for a highly qualified candidate.
• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees